In a cultural moment where many believers feel pressure to soften or hide their faith, Pastor Travis Johnson is delivering a bold message: Now is not the time to shrink back.

During a recent appearance on The Eric Metaxas Show, Johnson spoke candidly about media attention, national influence and why he believes Christians must refuse to apologize for standing on biblical truth.

Johnson described a recent surge of national visibility after a major media profile. “I had a New York Times interview,” he said. “They came and did a weekend with us, profiled us on that, and I actually had a really great article come out there.”

What happened next surprised even him. “Then President Trump retweeted it. So that’s a good day.”

For Johnson, the moment wasn’t about personal recognition—it was about what he believes signals a broader cultural shift. He described recent opportunities to participate in national conversations about faith and religious liberty, expressing gratitude for what he sees as a growing openness to Christian voices in public life.

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But the pastor made it clear that cultural visibility means nothing if believers lose their backbone spiritually. Johnson warned that much of modern church culture has drifted toward comfort instead of transformation.

“We build crowds, but we’re not building disciples,” Johnson said. “We speak about the things that are palatable and the things that aren’t palatable, which is actually what changes people. You have to be confronted with your sin.”

That conviction has come with a cost. Johnson recounted a moment when he prayed publicly for protection over children during a city council invocation. The fallout was immediate and severe—doxing, threats and public pressure to apologize.

Instead, he doubled down.

“They’re asking for an apology. I have a statement to make,” Johnson told his church. “Here’s my statement. I am not sorry. I do not apologize. We don’t bow. We stand.”

Rather than damaging the church, Johnson said the moment sparked spiritual hunger and revival-level growth. Packed services followed, along with record baptisms. For him, it reinforced a lesson he believes many pastors are rediscovering: People are hungry for truth, not spiritual compromise.

Johnson repeatedly returned to one theme—boldness creates momentum. He believes this principle extends beyond individual believers into families, churches and even generations. Johnson pointed to what he sees as a growing spiritual interest among young people, especially men, as evidence that cultural pressure is not killing faith but refining it.

At the heart of Johnson’s message is a warning against what he calls “distance Christianity”—a faith that stays socially safe but spiritually powerless. Drawing on the story of Peter following Jesus at a distance before the crucifixion, Johnson warned modern believers against observing faith rather than living it.

“We’re following Jesus at a distance,” he said.

As cultural tensions around biblical values continue to rise, Johnson believes the church faces a defining choice: retreat into comfort or step into conviction. Now the question is: How close are you willing to follow Jesus? What would you give up for him?

Abby Trivett is a writer and editor for Charisma Media and has a passion for sharing the gospel through the written word. She holds two degrees from Regent University, a B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a Master of Arts in Journalism. She is the author of the upcoming book, The Power of Suddenly: Discover How God Can Change Everything in a Moment. For interviews and media inquiries, please contact media@.

Are we getting closer to the coming of the Antichrist?

In a recent interview with Charisma Media, Pastor Billy Crone warned that current geopolitical developments may mirror patterns described in Scripture about the last days.

Crone pointed to the concept of a global peace structure forming outside traditional institutions, specifically referencing the recently created Board of Peace.

“That is the event that will start the seven-year tribulation. That guy who does that will be the actual Antichrist,” Crone said, connecting the idea of a future peace covenant involving Israel to Daniel 9:27.

While Crone emphasized that he was not labeling any current leader the Antichrist, he stressed the prophetic urgency of establishing the Board of Peace. “I’m not saying Trump is that guy. I’m just saying, here we have a board of peace put together, circumventing the UN and all these other ones that have been around that can’t get the job done.”

Crone further said Christians should not be surprised by rapid geopolitical shifts. “It’s almost like we’re living in the last days, and it’s time to get motivated. God told us this in advance for a good reason.”

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He explained that the Antichrist will broker a covenant with Israel that will trigger the seven-year Tribulation period.

For Christians who hold to a pre-tribulation rapture view, he said this suggests the church’s departure could be drawing near. “The good news for you and I as a born-again Christian is we’re not going to be there… the rapture which happens prior has therefore logically, biblically got to be getting close.”

The conversation also turned to long-standing tensions over Israel’s land and peace negotiations. Crone issued a strong warning rooted in his reading of biblical promises. “You do not divide the land. That land belongs to Israel. It’s always been their inheritance. It came from God.” He noted that global attempts to force peace solutions have repeatedly failed and, in his view, will continue to fail until a single future leader successfully brokers a deal.

Another major point of the discussion centered on the possible prophetic significance of global leadership consolidation. Referencing Revelation 17, Crone highlighted the passage describing ten kings or leaders who eventually give their authority to the Antichrist. “The 10 horns you saw are 10 kings… They have one purpose, and they will give their power and authority to the beast.”

Crone also connected technological advances to prophetic concerns, especially regarding artificial intelligence. “You need AI to pull it off,” he said, referencing the infrastructure he believes could support a future global economic control system described in Revelation 13.

Despite the warnings’ intensity, Crone repeatedly emphasized that prophecy should motivate spiritual readiness, not fear. He urged Christians to stay grounded in Scripture as global events accelerate. “It’s going to happen because God said it’s going to happen.”

Abby Trivett is a writer and editor for Charisma Media and has a passion for sharing the gospel through the written word. She holds two degrees from Regent University, a B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a Master of Arts in Journalism. She is the author of the upcoming book, The Power of Suddenly: Discover How God Can Change Everything in a Moment. For interviews and media inquiries, please contact media@.

Iranian protesters have made it clear where they stand on Israel, America and Judaism.

In a report by the Hindustan Times, it was noted that Iranians gathered together to celebrate the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution by burning what they called a “Baal effigy.”

The full video of the Baal burning was posted on X, where the image of the giant calf can be seen with red eyes and the Star of David on its head. The number “666” is also seen near the statue’s feet, an Israeli flag along the bottom, and hieroglyphics on one of the posts nearby. Protesters then began throwing stones at the statue. An image of Donald Trump can be seen next to it as well, before it was set ablaze.

The statue was then knocked down after having the fire put out, and crowds cheered. The video concluded with a written message:

We, the monotheists of the world, by the help of God, will bring down the worshipers of Baal, the worshipers of Satan, and the arrogant oppressors.

🇮🇷 The Full Baal Burning Video in Iran

Iranians burned a Baal statue and an image of Jeffrey Epstein.

"We, the monotheists of the world, by the help of God, will bring down the worshipers of Baal, the worshipers of Satan, and the arrogant oppressors."

— Ryan Rozbiani (@RyanRozbiani) February 11, 2026

The imagery and messaging surrounding this demonstration appear to send a direct geopolitical and ideological signal.

For decades, Iranian leadership and state-aligned movements have used the terms “Great Satan” to refer to America and “Little Satan” to refer to Israel, framing both nations as primary spiritual and political adversaries. The meaning was made clear: Jewish and Christian worldviews are not welcome by the Islamic-run Iranian government.

From a biblical prophecy perspective, moments like this align with patterns described in Scripture about nations rising in opposition to Israel and to the values historically associated with Judeo-Christian foundations. The Bible repeatedly calls Christians to remain watchful, rooted in truth and grounded in faith during times of deception and global upheaval.

Events like these act as reminders that there really is a spiritual war happening, the world will turn away from Israel, and the events of the end times will take place.

Abby Trivett is a writer and editor for Charisma Media and has a passion for sharing the gospel through the written word. She holds two degrees from Regent University, a B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a Master of Arts in Journalism. She is the author of the upcoming book, The Power of Suddenly: Discover How God Can Change Everything in a Moment. For interviews and media inquiries, please contact media@.

North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un has finally announced who will take his place in power.

In a BBC report, it was noted that Jong Un has selected his teenage daughter, Kim Ju Ae, as his heir. She previously went with her father to visit Beijing.

As the national intelligence service (NIS) noted, a “range of circumstances” was taken into account in this decision, including her growing presence at North Korean events. The BBC noted that the NIS plans to “keep close tabs on whether she will attend the North’s party congress later this month.”

Lee Seong-kwen, a lawmaker, stated that Ju Ae has finally reached the “successor designation” stage of her training with her father.

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Kim Jong Un has no other known children, but is believed to have a son who has never been seen on North Korea media. Ju Ae’s existence became public in 2013, when Dennis Rodman said he “held baby Ju Ae” while visiting North Korea.

Behind the headlines of succession and power, the reality for everyday North Koreans remains marked by deep hardship, restriction and suffering. While the world watches political developments at the highest levels of leadership, millions of men, women and children continue to endure lives few outside the nation can fully comprehend. Families face hunger, believers worship in secret at great personal risk, and entire communities live under the weight of fear and uncertainty about the future.

As Christians, this moment should move us not only to watch global events but to intercede. Scripture calls us to remember those who are oppressed and to pray for those who are persecuted. Now more than ever, the people of North Korea need hope, provision and the light of the gospel to reach even the darkest places.

Abby Trivett is a writer and editor for Charisma Media and has a passion for sharing the gospel through the written word. She holds two degrees from Regent University, a B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a Master of Arts in Journalism. She is the author of the upcoming book, The Power of Suddenly: Discover How God Can Change Everything in a Moment. For interviews and media inquiries, please contact media@.

Documents from three decades ago provide insight into important details about UFOs.

According to News Nation, documents smuggled out of Russia 30 years ago regarding UFOs are finally being discussed, which explain how the Soviet Union was investigating these unidentified objects.

In the report, it was noted that, “…the Soviet Union quietly ran multiple UFO investigation programs, tracking thousands of reports of strange craft, close encounters and claimed abductions even while publicly dismissing UFOs as American propaganda.”

While the discussion around UFOs has only increased over time, it is clear that UFOs have been a topic of intrigue for years.

Ben Hansen, a former FBI agent and host of “UFO Witness” on Discovery+, told News Nation that “the most amazing thing is they had mass sighting events, one in particular that took place in the ’80s…there was a 450-foot-sized jellyfish-looking object that came within hundreds of feet above the people…”

As conversations around UFOs continue, Christians should see this moment as a reminder of what Scripture warns regarding deception in the last days. In an era when mysterious encounters, advanced technologies, and unexplained events are becoming normalized, the danger is not just what is seen in the sky, but alsohow quickly culture can shift toward embracing narratives that pull hearts away from Jesus.

Abby Trivett is a writer and editor for Charisma Media and has a passion for sharing the gospel through the written word. She holds two degrees from Regent University, a B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a Master of Arts in Journalism. She is the author of the upcoming book, The Power of Suddenly: Discover How God Can Change Everything in a Moment. For interviews and media inquiries, please contact media@.

Many believers pray for breakthrough, restoration and financial blessing—but few realize that Scripture reveals a divine order for receiving them. Chuck Pierce is reminding believers that God’s blessings don’t disappear when missed—they often come back around when believers realign with His timing and instruction.

“God has this order of recovery, restoration, prosperity and breakthrough for your life,” he said. “But you have to get in His order.”

He described God’s blessing pattern as cyclical, offering hope to those who feel they’ve missed their moment. “It’s a cycle. See, time is a circle. So if you miss a blessing at one point in your life, it doesn’t mean it won’t come around again… God’s bringing the blessings back around.”

For him, this revelation became personal at 18, when God spoke Proverbs 3 into his heart. “Honor the Lord with your possessions and with the first fruits of all your income. Then your barns will be filled to overflowing. Your vats will brim over with new wine.”

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The moment transformed his life trajectory. “I said, ‘Well, Lord, all I have to do is understand first fruits and do it.’ Now, it was that simple for my life.”

His message to believers today is simple: obedience doesn’t have to be complicated. “Don’t make this thing walking with the Lord so hard that you lose sight of where you’re going… All you’ve got to do is the one thing He tells you.”

For more than 50 years, Pierce says that principle has guided his life and marriage. “From that day forward… remember… to do first fruits.”

He shared a sobering moment from 1978, when he chose to tithe but not to give a first-fruits offering. “That check didn’t only bounce once, it bounced twice.” While others might see a coincidence, he saw divine correction. “I knew I had violated what the Lord had asked me to do.”

Yet he says God’s correction came with mercy and restoration. “God said, ‘Let me get you back on track real quickly.’”

Today, he boldly testifies to God’s faithfulness. “I can stand before you and say that verse has been fulfilled in our life.”

But he stresses that first fruits is about more than money. “It’s not just about finances… It’s about a revelation of blessing.” The real key is learning to live in God’s timing. “You get set in right timing, and you walk in God’s timing.”

Pointing to Deuteronomy, he explained how God prepared Israel before stepping them into promise. “You have stayed long enough on this mountain… It’s time… to quit circling around, break this cycle, and let’s go forward for the blessings.”

He also warned that religious routine can rob believers of revelation. When spiritual practices become habit without heart, believers can miss what God is doing in their midst.

The solution, he says, is allowing the Holy Spirit to guide obedience and celebration of biblical principles like first fruits.

“The greater blessings will come,” he said.

For those seeking restoration or breakthrough, remember this: alignment with God’s instruction and timing may be the key to stepping fully into destiny.

Abby Trivett is a writer and editor for Charisma Media and has a passion for sharing the gospel through the written word. She holds two degrees from Regent University, a B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a Master of Arts in Journalism. She is the author of the upcoming book, The Power of Suddenly: Discover How God Can Change Everything in a Moment. For interviews and media inquiries, please contact media@.

For many, Scriptures like Isaiah 54:17 are familiar territory. They are quoted in prayer, posted on social media and spoken during difficult seasons. In a recent video, Katie Souza urged Christians to move beyond simply reciting these verses and to truly believe in and apply them as spiritual weapons.

At the heart of Souza’s message is the connection between faith, hearing the Word of God and walking in the authority Christ has already secured. As Souza emphasizes, transformation begins internally before it manifests externally. “Once you start really believing… you’re going to start to see stuff break off of you that has been there for a long time.”

Central to this teaching is Isaiah 54:17: “No weapon that is formed against you shall prosper.” Yet the message challenges listeners with a piercing question: Do believers actually live like they believe that promise?

“Do we really believe that there’s no weapon that can prosper… that the enemy can bring against us?” Souza asks. “I don’t think we do.”

Rather than passively reacting to spiritual attacks, she urges Christians to actively stand in Christ’s finished work. Souza stresses that victory is rooted not in personal goodness, but in Christ’s righteousness imputed to believers. “My righteousness is not from me. It’s from the Lord,” Souza declares. “And guess what? Now, none of these weapons… cannot prosper. It will fail because I am righteous in Christ.”

This framework shifts spiritual warfare from striving to standing. Instead of begging God to act, believers are called to enforce what Jesus has already accomplished through the cross. “Stop asking God to take care of everything for you because He’s given you the power,” Souza says. “He wants us to mature as believers.”

She also ties spiritual authority to repentance and alignment with God. Believers are encouraged to ask God to reveal any spiritual “landing strip” that might allow the enemy access. “If there’s something in me that’s allowing this weapon… show it to me right now. And I cover it with the blood.”

Beyond defense, the teaching also addresses God’s promises and blessings. Drawing from James 1:17 and Ephesians 1:3, Souza emphasizes that God’s nature is to give good gifts—and that delays do not equal denial.

“Every good gift and every perfect… gift is from above,” she quotes, adding encouragement for those waiting on promises. “If God spoke to you, then He’s going to give it to you… But He’s going to give it to you in His perfect time.”

She further encourages Christians not to abandon hope when fulfillment seems delayed. Instead, they are called to actively “war with the prophetic word” through faith declarations. “I won’t stop believing and decreeing,” Souza says. “Every perfect, free, large, full gift is from above… and they’re coming.”

Ultimately, Souza’s message returns to Christ’s finished work as the foundation for both victory and blessing. Faith is described as legal ownership of God’s promises—even before manifestation. “Faith is the title deed,” she says. “And I release my faith through my decrees.”

The call to action for Christians is unmistakable: Study Scripture deeply, believe it fully and wield it boldly.

Abby Trivett is a writer and editor for Charisma Media and has a passion for sharing the gospel through the written word. She holds two degrees from Regent University, a B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a Master of Arts in Journalism. She is the author of the upcoming book, The Power of Suddenly: Discover How God Can Change Everything in a Moment. For interviews and media inquiries, please contact media@.

Across the body of Christ, Vlad Savchuk points out that many believers are quietly asking a difficult question: Why does something feel spiritually off in certain churches, even when everything looks successful on the surface?

In a recent teaching, Savchuk described this tension in sobering terms: “Have you ever walked into a church and felt that something was just off? You couldn’t explain it… the fear and the control, there’s something just off, and you feel it in the atmosphere.” He emphasized that this message is not about attacking leaders or creating division, but about pursuing discernment and spiritual health. “This is not a message for you to label your pastor ‘Jezebel’ just because you’re offended… This is to bring discernment, deliverance, and… restore purity in the house of God.”

Drawing from Revelation 2, Savchuk focuses on what Scripture describes as tolerating “Jezebel”—not a literal person today, but what many in charismatic circles describe as a spiritual pattern marked by control, manipulation and intimidation.

As Savchuk explained, “Jezebel in the Scripture is tied to control, manipulation, seduction, intimidation, and also killing prophetic voices.”

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The first warning sign Savchuk highlighted is control disguised as care. In healthy leadership, pastors equip and strengthen believers. But in unhealthy environments, control replaces shepherding. Savchuk warned that in these situations, “People cannot make decisions without permission… Loyalty to a person… is more important than your loyalty to Christ.” Savchuk challenged believers to ask a hard question: “Do people in this church feel free to obey God, or are they terrified to displease a person?”

The second sign is when image matters more than truth. In Spirit-led churches, repentance and correction are welcomed. But in unhealthy systems, protecting the brand becomes the priority. As Savchuk stated, “Jezebel does not mind the church. Jezebel is afraid of exposure.” When the image is protected at all costs, prophetic voices and intercessors often become marginalized.

The third and most dangerous sign is when intimidation becomes spiritualized. Savchuk warned that fear, guilt and threats can be masked as spiritual authority. “In a healthy church, the Holy Spirit convicts people… In a Jezebel-influenced church, people are moved by fear.”

However, he also emphasized balance and humility. He urged believers not to respond with gossip, rebellion or pride. Instead, the call is to prayer, discernment and biblical process. “Don’t become a Jezebel fighting Jezebel… Stay clean. Stay pure.”

For Christians wrestling with these questions, the message is clear: pursue truth, walk in love, pray for leaders and never substitute spiritual image for genuine holiness.

Abby Trivett is a writer and editor for Charisma Media and has a passion for sharing the gospel through the written word. She holds two degrees from Regent University, a B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a Master of Arts in Journalism. She is the author of the upcoming book, The Power of Suddenly: Discover How God Can Change Everything in a Moment. For interviews and media inquiries, please contact media@.

The late David Wilkerson didn’t hold back when he spoke about the Great Deception that would be coming for the church.

In a previous message, Wilkerson gave a dire warning from 1 Timothy 4, which he said had been “burning” in his spirit: the last days will be marked by a relentless, spiritual pull away from Christ.

Reading from Scripture, Wilkerson declared, “Now the spirit speaketh expressly that in the latter time shall some depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits and doctrines of devils” (1 Tim. 4:1). Then he explained what “expressly” means: “outspoken clarity…leaving no doubt that in the last days, the days in which we live right now, there is going to be a departing from the faith. There’s going to be a great seduction taking place.”

Wilkerson believed this end-time seduction wouldn’t just be seen in blatant wickedness, but in an “overwhelming satanic seduction” designed to creep into the church—slowly, subtly—until hearts are cold and consciences numb. He pointed to Jesus’ warning about deception so intense it could “deceive the very elect.”

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“Just look around you,” he said, describing how modern technology can become a pipeline for temptation. “You don’t have to go to a house of harlotry…But right there in your home is that pornography and that evil right there. A wicked wonder.”

But Wilkerson insisted the devil can’t simply barge into a believer’s life without an opening. “Satan cannot seduce you until he sees you peeking over the wall,” he warned.

In his message, he painted a vivid picture of God’s protection as a spiritual boundary: “He shall be to her…a wall of fire roundabout in the glory therein.” The safest place, Wilkerson said, is not flirting with that boundary, but living near the center—close to Jesus.

And what causes believers to drift toward the wall? Wilkerson was blunt: “The seduction begins with a spiritual laziness, becoming careless about reading the Word of God and neglecting His Word and prayer, neglecting going to the house of God.” He testified that when people finally tell the truth about their backsliding, it almost always comes down to that neglect.

Then he delivered what may be the message’s most memorable line: “This is the best defense against satanic seduction. Because when you are satisfied with Jesus, the word spreads all through hell. Don’t go near him. Don’t go near her. That person’s satisfied.”

Yet Wilkerson warned that once someone toys with sin, the enemy often supplies “a doctrine” to justify it—spiritual-sounding excuses that shift blame and promise an easy return. “If you’ve got that hook in you now,” he cautioned, “I’m telling you that is the biggest lie you have ever bought.” Why? “Every time you sin, your heart gets harder and harder…until finally you won’t come back.”

Still, he ended with hope and urgency. “Don’t wait another day,” Wilkerson pleaded. “Lay it down and run to Jesus tonight.” He prayed for God to “break the power of seduction” and to restore what sin tries to steal—“the music of peace and rest and joy…and bring the light of the gospel back.”

Abby Trivett is a writer and editor for Charisma Media and has a passion for sharing the gospel through the written word. She holds two degrees from Regent University, a B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a Master of Arts in Journalism. She is the author of the upcoming book, The Power of Suddenly: Discover How God Can Change Everything in a Moment. For interviews and media inquiries, please contact media@.

New York City’s mayor, Zohran Mamdani, has snubbed Christians in the most unprecedented way possible.

According to the New York Post, Mamdani skipped the installation of Ronald Hicks as the new archbishop of the New York Archdiocese. This is the first time in at least a 100 years that the mayor of New York has missed out on this event.

As National Today noted, Mamdani taking a backseat from this event “…was seen by some as a snub to the over 2.5 million Catholics in the New York Archdiocese…”

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This decision to miss out on such an event that is important to Catholics all across New York City comes as Mamdani encouraged Americans to look toward Islam and the prophet Muhammad regarding immigration, and as antisemitic sentiments continue to grow in New York.

Moments like this point to a broader concern that the nation’s Christian and Jewish foundations are being pushed to the margins of public life. What was once a nation openly shaped by Christian and Jewish values is increasingly being pressured to sideline that heritage in the name of cultural accommodation. It’s clear that this is not happening randomly, but as part of a broader spiritual and cultural shift that is elevating other worldviews while treating Judeo-Christian influence as something to be minimized.

As these tensions grow, many this moment serves as a call to prayer, and a renewed commitment to standing for biblical truth in a rapidly shifting cultural landscape.

Abby Trivett is a writer and editor for Charisma Media and has a passion for sharing the gospel through the written word. She holds two degrees from Regent University, a B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a Master of Arts in Journalism. She is the author of the upcoming book, The Power of Suddenly: Discover How God Can Change Everything in a Moment. For interviews and media inquiries, please contact media@.